At Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC), we believe that faith development is a lifelong pursuit.

We constantly strive to engage our bodies, minds, and spirits as we learn about Unitarian Universalism, other religious traditions and wise-people, and issues facing our world. We live our values by offering Religious Education (RE) for all ages: children, youth, and adults. 

Unitarian Universalist (UU) faith development activities are community centered. 

We learn and grow together. This can include instruction, discussion, creative activities, and, most of all, fun. Through these programs, we aim to strengthen our UU identity, inspire social advocacy and action, and reinforce UU principles as guides to life choices.

UUCDC is the place young families turn for RE that informs and inspires kids. It’s a spot where progressive ideas and liberal values are nurtured. We also value comprehensive sexual health education for children and youth. It’s where your family belongs

This starts with Sunday School for children from preschool through middle school. Each week during the school year, families attend the 9:30 a.m. service together. After about 15 minutes, children are invited to join friendly volunteer teachers for age-appropriate activities until 10:45 a.m or whenever services end, whichever is later. 

 

We offer the highly acclaimed Our Whole Lives (OWL) program at various levels including Kindergarten/1st grade, 4th/5th grade, and 7th/8th grade. Click here for details about classes for 2023–2024. 

Youth groups for higher grades meet during the 11:15 a.m. service.

Children and youth religious education at UUCDC is led by Director of Religious Education Chrissy Bushyager and run entirely as an education cooperative by enthusiastic volunteers. Parents and guardians are expected to participate by regularly bringing their kids to church, teaching, chaperoning some activities, or filling other roles. 

Teachers and advisors form lasting bonds with students, guiding them into adulthood and independence. We always need reliable volunteers to pitch in. 

For more information about children and youth programs or to volunteer for them, email Chrissy or call her at 610-566-4853, ext. 203. Please also sign up for our weekly religious education e-newsletter published between mid-August and mid-May.

Adult programs include Soul Matters, during which small groups of congregants hold in-depth conversations about topics like faith, spirituality, and values.

All ages also have access to our Faith Development Library

Take advantage of these enriching experiences.

Recent Religious Education Newsletter Items

  • RE Supply Request
    We frequently use magazines in RE for collages and other projects. We are looking to refresh our magazine supply. Specifically, we need magazines with colorful photos that have content that is generally appropriate for all ages. We also like to have a diverse selection of titles. All kids magazines as well as most home and garden, cooking, and “lifestyle” magazines are good fits. Magazines like The Economist and The New Yorker generally don’t work for the kinds of projects we do in RE. If you have any magazines that we could use, please put them in the collection box in the lobby. For further information, contact the Director of Religious Education. Thank you!
  • Interfaith Book Trail

    The 2024 Interfaith Book Trail for elementary school children in southern Delaware County will begin on Sunday, April 7 at Reformation Lutheran Church across the street from UUCDC.

    The Interfaith Book Trail is a collaborative event with the Interfaith Council of Southern Delaware County and Interfaith Philadelphia. Sessions will include a book/story from the religious tradition of the host congregation, get acquainted time, hands on activities, interfaith sharing, and, of course, a snack. The book trail incorporates the five themes from Interfaith Philadelphia’s Passport to Understanding—Be Curious, Venture Out, Welcome In, Stand Tall, and Stand With—into each session. Upon registration, families will receive a “Welcome Packet” which will provide important information about the program as well as materials that will be used during the sessions.
  • X is for Xtra?
    Okay. So there is not really an X word that works for our Theology tidbits. But, here are some extra fun facts about Unitarian Universalism:
    • The largest UU congregation is Church of the Larger Fellowship, an online congregation, with 3,092 members.
    • The largest “brick and mortar” congregation is All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 1,700 members.
    • There are 31 congregations in the US with more than 500 members.
    • There are 303 fellowships/congregations with less than 50 members.
    • There is a UU Office at the UN which focuses on global social justice.
    • Many UU Congregations have the words “Unitarian,” “Universalist,” or “UU” in their names, but not all. Some unique congregation names include:
      • Pathways Church (Hurst, TX)
      • The King’s Chapel (Boston, MA)
      • The Point Fellowship (Stevens Point, WI)
      • Wellsprings Congregation (Exton, PA)
      • All Peoples (Louisville, KY)
    Do you visit other UU churches when you travel? Learn more: Find UU churches all over the country.
  • Credos Workshop
    This week, two groups in our church are thinking deeply about personal beliefs. A group of adults started the Building Your Own Theology Class led by Lisa Jacobs. They will spend the next 10 weeks exploring their beliefs and writing a personal credo, or belief, statement. They began with some definitions and covenenting and in the coming weeks they will seek to answer the big questions: Who Am I? Whose Am I? and What Do I Do? Those are questions that our 9th and 10th grade Coming of Age (COA) youth are trying to answer too. This Saturday March 9, they will gather for their Credo Workshop. They have spent the year delving into big questions about themselves and our faith and this weekend they will work through a process of looking back on their journey, writing their credos, and workshopping them together. Plus, they will have lots of games, food, and treats. Our youth will present their credos to the congregation at the COA service on Sunday, May 19, at 10 am. Mark your calendar!
  • Campout at Ridley Creek State Park
    Come together for a Spring campout at Ridley Creek State Park on Saturday, April 27. Group Campsite A, Loop 13 All ages welcome. Only 50 campers are allowed on the site. First come first served. BYO gear, food, drink, and firewood Visit this google sheet for sign up, directions and more information.